Plumber I, Grade 17

The Department of General Services, The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) delivers operational and mission critical services 24 hours a day seven days a week on behalf of County residents and Montgomery County Government. DFM manages over 400 County buildings, ensuring they are maintained at the highest level to provide a comfortable environment for employees and the public.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies for the Plumber I .

Employee will perform skilled maintenance and repair work on various plumbing systems and fixtures, fire sprinklers and other major systems and equipment. The work will be performed indoors and outside and can be dirty, dusty, and greasy. It involves occasional exposure to noxious odors, chemicals and solvents, and human or animal waste, for which use of safety or protective equipment/clothing is required . Duties include installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing and sanitary fixtures, restoration and repair of various plumbing systems and correction of leaks, reading and interpreting plans and specifications to ensure that completed work meets building code requirements. Applicants must also be able to work any fixed shift for 5 consecutive days, which may include evening shifts or weekends .

This position is considered Essential, and employees are required to respond or may be placed on stand-by duty during severe weather or other urgent conditions . Employee must have the ability to work standby shifts and respond to after-hours emergency service calls . Work schedule may change to include weekends and/or evenings as part of the regular workweek however, after initial training period, the current position will be assigned to a second shift with work hours of 2:30pm 11:00 pm. This is subject to change based on the needs of the department.

Experience: Completion of a recognized Apprentice Plumber program.

Education: Graduation from high school or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.

Equivalency: None.

Physical Ability: Ability to occasionally lift items that weigh as much as 100 pounds and to frequently carry 50-pound items . Ability to perform work inside and outside year-round , where it may be necessary to work from above or in stretched, cramped or awkward or tiring and uncomfortable positions.

LICENSE:

• Possession and maintenance at all times of valid driver's license.

• Possession of a Journey level Plumber license issued by the State of Maryland. [Please include license number on resume.